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  • Event
    Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa
    January 29, 2015

    Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa

    Dear Colleagues:

    The African Union Commission, the African on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, will launch a study on The Right to a Nationality in Africa, highlighting challenges to Citizenship and statelessness in Africa, and proposing the urgent need for a Protocol on Citizenship in Africa. You are invited to the press conference and launching ceremony.

    When:
    Thursday, 29, January 2015

    Times:
    12h:00 Launching
    13h:00 Press briefing

    Where:
    Small Conference Hall II, AUC New building
    What:
    Millions of people without citizenship in Africa are deprived of the right to vote, to cross borders, and to access state health or education services. The challenges of lack of citizenship rights generate conflict and undermine democracy in many countries in Africa. The report draws special focus on these challenges and indentifies key recommendations for adoption by African countries as a matter of urgency.
    Speakers include:
    • H.E. Mr. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
    • H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
    • H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma- Chairperson of the African Union Commission
    • Mrs. Zainabo Sylvie Kayitesi - Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
    • Mrs. Maya Sahli Fadel – Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
    Who:
    ACHPR- The African Charter established the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Commission was inaugurated on 2 November 1987 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Commission’s Secretariat has subsequently been located in Banjul, The Gambia. In addition to performing any other tasks which may be entrusted to it by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Commission is officially charged with three major functions:

    ◦the protection of human and peoples' rights
    ◦the promotion of human and peoples' rights
    ◦the interpretation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

    UNHCR- The United nations High Commission for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

    For more information please contact:
    In Johannesburg, Jeggan Grey Johnson – Mobile+ 27 836 200578- email: jeggangj@osisa.org

  • Event
    Series of Press Briefings on Mali and the Sahel, Libya and Somalia
    January 29, 2015

    INVITATION TO THE MEDIA

    SERIES OF PRESS BRIEFINGS ON MALI AND THE SAHEL, LIBYA AND SOMALIA

    Within the framework of the 24th AU Summit, the AU Commission wishes to invite members of the press to a series of press briefings on Thursday, 29 January 2015 beginning at 14:30 HRS on the following issues:

    • Briefing on Mali and the Sahel by President Pierre Buyoya, AU High Representative for Mali and the Sahel and Head of MISAHEL;
    o Time: 14:30 – 15:00 HRS;

    • Briefing on the Situation in Libya by Prime Minister Deleita Mohammed Deleita, AU Special Representative for Libya. He will be accompanied & supported by Amb Mondher Rezgui, AU Special Representative in Libya from
    o Time: 15:10 – 15:40 HRS

    • Briefing on the Situation in Somalia by Amb. Maman Sidikou, AU Special Representative for Somalia and Head of AMISOM;
    o Time: 15:50 – 16:20 HRS

    The briefings will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the New AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and will be moderated by Mrs. Habiba Mejri-Cheikh, Director of Information and Communication, AUC

    Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing

    Media contacts

    Ms. Lulit Kebede,
    Communications Officer
    Peace and Security Department,
    African Union Commission
    Tel: 0911211183
    E-mail: LulitK@africa-union.org

    Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
    Media Center Coordinator
    Directorate of Information and Communication
    AU Commission
    Tel: 0911630631
    E: mail: molalett@africa-union.org

    For further information contact
    Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@african-union.org I Web Site: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia

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  • Event
    Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa
    January 29, 2015

    MEDIA ADVISORY

    Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa

    Dear Colleagues:

    The African Union Commission, the African on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, will launch a study on The Right to a Nationality in Africa, highlighting challenges to Citizenship and statelessness in Africa, and proposing the urgent need for a Protocol on Citizenship in Africa. You are invited to the press conference and launching ceremony.

    When:
    Thursday, 29, January 2015

    Times:
    12h:00 Launching
    13h:00 Press briefing

    Where:
    Small Conference Hall II, AUC New building
    What:
    Millions of people without citizenship in Africa are deprived of the right to vote, to cross borders, and to access state health or education services. The challenges of lack of citizenship rights generate conflict and undermine democracy in many countries in Africa. The report draws special focus on these challenges and indentifies key recommendations for adoption by African countries as a matter of urgency.
    Speakers include:
    • H.E. Mr. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
    • H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
    • H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma- Chairperson of the African Union Commission
    • Mrs. Zainabo Sylvie Kayitesi - Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
    • Mrs. Maya Sahli Fadel – Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
    Who:
    ACHPR- The African Charter established the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Commission was inaugurated on 2 November 1987 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Commission’s Secretariat has subsequently been located in Banjul, The Gambia. In addition to performing any other tasks which may be entrusted to it by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Commission is officially charged with three major functions:

    ◦the protection of human and peoples' rights
    ◦the promotion of human and peoples' rights
    ◦the interpretation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

    UNHCR- The United nations High Commission for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

    For more information please contact:
    In Johannesburg, Jeggan Grey Johnson – Mobile+ 27 836 200578- email: jeggangj@osisa.org

  • Event
    Opening of the 22nd Summit of the Committee of Participating Heads of State & Government of the APRM (APR FORUM)
    January 29, 2015

    OPENING OF THE 22ND SUMMIT OF THE COMMITTEE OF PARTICIPATING HEADS OF STATE & GOVERNMENT OF THE APRM (APR FORUM)

    WHAT: Media is invited to the opening and to the press conference of the 22nd Summit of the Committee of Heads of State and Government of the African Peer Review Mechanism
    WHO: H.E Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa who will be chairing the APRM 22nd Summit on behalf of H.E Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Ambassador Fatuma Ndangiza, Chairperson of the APR Panel of Eminent Persons and Dr. Ibrahim Essane Mayaki, Interim CEO APRM Secretariat will preside over the proceedings.

    DATE: 29 January, 2015
    TIME: 15:00 - 17:00
    WHERE: African Union Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Medium Conference Hall)
    BACKGROUND: The APR Summit is a meeting convened bi-annually on the margins of the African Union (AU) Summit to discuss APRM-related matters. At the Summit H.E Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire will sign the MoU of accession to the APRM. Benin and Sierra Leone are expected to present Progress Reports on the implementation of their countries’ National Programmes of Action (NPOA).
    In addition, the Forum will announce the appointment of the APR Vice chairperson, the two Panel Members and the New CEO of the APRM Secretariat.
    A PRESS CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AT 17h00
    For more information and interview requests contact:
    Liziwe Selana - African Peer Review Mechanism Communications
    Email: liziwe.selana@aprm-au.org , Mobile: 0941626303

  • Event
    Sommet des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD
&
Conférence de presse présidée par le Président Macky Sall
    January 29, 2015

    Les journalistes sont invités à couvrir la cérémonie d’ouverture du 32ème Sommet du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC), qui aura lieu en marge du 24ème Sommet de l'Union africaine et qui sera suivie d’une conférence de presse présidée par S.E. Macky Sall.

    QUAND:

    Jeudi, 29 Janvier 2015
    10:00 – 10:30: Cérémonie d’ouverture du 32ème Sommet du Comité d’Orientation des Chef d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD
    13:00 – 13:30: Conférence de presse:

    QUI:

    Les personnalités suivantes prendront part à la cérémonie d’’ouverture r:
    Discours d'ouverture - S.E. Macky SALL, Président de la République du Sénégal et Président du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC)

    Discours: S.E. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, Président de la République Islamique de Mauritanie et Président de l'Union africaine
    Discours: S.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Présidente de la Commission de l'Union africaine
    Discours: S.E. Jacob G. Zuma, Président de la République d'Afrique du Sud et Président du Sous-Comité de l’Initiative présidentielle de promotion des infrastructures ( IPPI)

    Conférence de presse
    S.E. Macky SALL, Président de la République du Sénégal et Président du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC) (à confirmer)

    OÙ:

    S.E. Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Secrétaire Exécutif de l’Agence du NEPAD et Secrétaire Exécutif Intérimaire du Mécanisme Africain d'Evaluation par les Pairs (MAEP)
    Centre de Conférence de l'Union africaine (AUCC) Conférence de presse : Medium Conference Hall, AUCC

    HISTORIQUE:

    Les vingt dirigeants africains membres du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC) se réuniront dans la capitale éthiopienne Addis-Abeba en marge du 24ème Sommet de l'UA. Le HSGOC assure la direction du processus du NEPAD, définit les politiques, fixe les priorités et les programmes d'action du NEPAD . Ce comité de 20 membres comprend les cinq pays fondateurs du NEPAD que sont le Sénégal, l’Afrique du Sud, le Nigéria, l'Algérie et l'Egypte.

    Au programme:

    Progrès accomplis dans la mise en œuvre des résultats du Sommet de Dakar sur le financement des infrastructures en Afrique (DFS)
    Le rôle du NEDAD dans l'Agenda 2063
    Progrès accomplis par le NEPAD concernent l'autonomisation

    économique des femmes africaines et les femmes dans l'agriculture
    La réponse de l'Union africaine ainsi que le soutien du NEPAD à l'épidémie d'Ebola en Afrique de l’Ouest

    Accréditation: les badges des médias pour le Sommet peuvent être recuperer chez Abiola dans la salle G09 sur le rez de chaussée du nouveau bâtiment de l'UA ou chez Esther 5e étage Salle 504.

    Pour davantage d’informations, prière de contacter:
    Abiola Ajayi

    Equipe de Communication du NEPAD
    abiolaa@nepad.org
    +27 767461272
    Esther Azaa Tankou

    Direction de l’Information et de la Communication, Commission de l’Union Africaine
    yamboue@africa-union.org
    +251 911361185

  • Event
    High Level African Trade Committee (HATC) Meeting 29 January 2015
    January 29, 2015

    MEDIA ADVISORY

    HIGH LEVEL AFRICAN TRADE COMMITTEE (HATC) MEETING
    29 JANUARY 2015

    What: Opening of High Level African Trade Committee (HATC) Meeting.

    Who: Heads of States and Governments of the African Union Member states

    When: 29 January 2015 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Where: African Union Headquarters, Small Conference Hall 1

    Background:

    The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union adopted, during its 18th Ordinary Session in January 2012, the decision to establish a Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) by the indicative date of 2017. It also endorsed an Action Plan for Boosting Intra-Africa Trade (BIAT) as well as a CFTA/BIAT Architecture that includes the High-Level African Trade Committee (HATC) made up of Heads of State and Government (Chairs of the RECs). The HATC is to play a facilitating role and unlock any blockages that might arise in the process of implementing the CFTA/BIAT agenda. These historic AU Summit decisions of January 2012 are aimed at fast tracking and deepening Africa’s market integration and using it as an effective instrument for the attainment of rapid and inclusive economic growth and development.
    The HATC, comprising of Heads of State (Chairpersons of the RECs) was mandated by the Summit to provide a facilitating role and unblock any blockages that might arise in the process of implementing the CFTA/BIAT agenda.

    Objectives:

    The HATC meeting is to review and discuss the recommendations of the Ministers of Trade on intra-African trade, Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO) issues, EPA and AGOA among others and give strategic guidance to the Commission on the way forward, particularly in the light of mega trade deals being concluded in the world. In particularly, the HATC will review progress towards the launch of the Continental Free Trade Area Negotiations at the next AU Summit. H.E President John Dramani Mahama, of Ghana, will chair the meeting.

    Media representatives are invited to cover the Opening ceremony and the Press briefing.

    Interview requests to AUC Leadership should be addressed to Mrs. Esther Azaa Tankou, Directorate of information and Communication, Tel: +251911361185; e-mail: yamboue@africa-union.org

    For further information:
    Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@african-union.org I Web Site: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia
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  • Event
    Press Briefing Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
    January 28, 2015

    INVITATION TO THE MEDIA

    PRESS BRIEFING COMMISSIONER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY

    Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Mrs. Elham Mahmoud Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the AU Commission will on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 at 15:00 hold a press briefing on the following issue:

    - Africa 2063: connecting the continent

    The briefing will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing

    Media Contact

    Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
    Media Center Coordinator
    Directorate of Information and Communication ; AU Commission
    Tel:+251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.org

    For further information contact

    Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail: dic@africa-union.org /Web site: www.au.int / Addis Ababa / Ethiopia

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  • Event
    Press Briefing Commissioner for Social Affairs
    January 28, 2015

    INVITATION TO THE MEDIA

    PRESS BRIEFING COMMISSIONER FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS

    Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Dr. Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko, Commissioner for Social Affairs, at the AU Commission will, on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 at 11:30am hold a press briefing on the following issues:

    - Campaign to End Child Marriage; and
    - Status Brief on the African Union Response to Ebola Virus Disease
    Outbreak in West Africa (ASEOWA)

    The press briefing will be held in Briefing Room1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing

    Media contact

    Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
    Media Center Coordinator
    Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
    Tel:+251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.org

    For further information contact

    Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail: dic@africa-union.org /Web site: www.au.int / Addis Ababa / Ethiopia

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  • Event
    Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa
    January 28, 2015

    MEDIA ADVISORY

    Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa

    Dear Colleagues:

    The African Union Commission, the African on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, will launch a study on The Right to a Nationality in Africa, highlighting challenges to Citizenship and statelessness in Africa, and proposing the urgent need for a Protocol on Citizenship in Africa. You are invited to the press conference and launching ceremony.

    When:
    Thursday, 29, January 2015

    Times:
    12h:00 Launching
    13h:00 Press briefing

    Where:
    Small Conference Hall II, AUC New building
    What:
    Millions of people without citizenship in Africa are deprived of the right to vote, to cross borders, and to access state health or education services. The challenges of lack of citizenship rights generate conflict and undermine democracy in many countries in Africa. The report draws special focus on these challenges and indentifies key recommendations for adoption by African countries as a matter of urgency.
    Speakers include:
    • H.E. Mr. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
    • H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
    • H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma- Chairperson of the African Union Commission
    • Mrs. Zainabo Sylvie Kayitesi - Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
    • Mrs. Maya Sahli Fadel – Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
    Who:
    ACHPR- The African Charter established the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Commission was inaugurated on 2 November 1987 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Commission’s Secretariat has subsequently been located in Banjul, The Gambia. In addition to performing any other tasks which may be entrusted to it by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Commission is officially charged with three major functions:

    ◦the protection of human and peoples' rights
    ◦the promotion of human and peoples' rights
    ◦the interpretation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

    UNHCR- The United nations High Commission for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

    For more information please contact:
    In Johannesburg, Jeggan Grey Johnson – Mobile+ 27 836 200578- email: jeggangj@osisa.org

  • Event
    Press Briefing of Deputy Chairperson of the AUC
    January 27, 2015

    INVITATION TO THE MEDIA

    PRESS BRIEFING OF DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUC

    Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC will, on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 at 10:30am hold a press briefing.

    The briefing will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing

    Media Contact

    Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
    Media Center Coordinator
    Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
    Tel: +251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.org

    For further information contact

    Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail:dic@africa-union.org/Web site: www.au.int/ Addis Ababa / Ethiopia

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  • Event
    Press Briefing of the Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture,27 January 2015
    January 27, 2015

    NVITATION TO THE MEDIA

    PRESS BRIEFING OF COMMISSIONER FOR RURAL ECONOMY AND AGRICULTURE

    Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Mrs. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, at the AU Commission will on Tuesday 27th January 2015 at 16:00 hold a briefing on the following issues:

    - Building self-reliance towards the realization of the 2063 Agenda on food and nutrition:

    - 2025 CAADP vision

    The briefing will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Journalist are invited to take part in the press briefing

    Media Contact

    Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
    Media Center Coordinator
    Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
    Tel: +251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.org

    For further information contact

    Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail: dic@africa-union.org /Web site: www.au.int / Addis Ababa / Ethiopia

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  • Event
    Press Briefing of the Commissioner for Political Affairs,27 January 2015.
    January 27, 2015

    INVITATION TO THE MEDIA

    PRESS BRIEFING OF COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS

    Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, Commissioner for Political Affairs at the AU Commission, will on Tuesday 27th January 2015 at 12:00 noon hold a press briefing on the following issue:

    - Enhancing Women’s Participation and Representation in Decision Making Structures in Africa

    The briefing will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU conference center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Journalist are invited to take part in the press briefing

    Media Contact

    Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
    Media Center Coordinator
    Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
    Tel: +251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.org

    For further information contact

    Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail: dic@africa-union.org /Web site: www.au.int / Addis Ababa / Ethiopia

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